18”, 24”, 30” and 36" built-in column freezers . 24”, 30” and 36" built-in column refrigerators (72 pages)
Summary of Contents for Monogram ZIR36N LH
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Field installed panels are required. Factory installed trim will 36" Refrigerators and 36" Freezers accommodate 1/4" thick custom ZIR36N LH -All Refrigerator panels or optional Lexan ® and stainless steel panel kits. ZlR36N RH - All Refrigerator Optional trim kits allow an even...
Before you begin - Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local inspector's use. IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumen Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions with your Owner's...
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Design Information 36" Refrigerators, Freezers Advance Planning Flush or Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations True Flush Installation ;emi-Flush Installation In a flush installation, These refrigerators the refrigerator doors can also be installed will align evenlg with the semi-flush into an enclosure front face of adjacent cabinet using the minimum cutout...
Design Information 36" Refrigerators, Freezers Clearances 90° Door Swing / 130°D00rswing [ %'1° \,, ',,,[ '_,', i36-3/4" ', \ ..*,, ,,, 130° ',.y Clearances for two products installed side-by-side 4"_Min. with the same (left or right} door swing to Wall Allow 2"...
Design Information 36" Refrigerators, Freezers Installation Refrigerator or Freezer Between Base and Wall Cabinets R°ugh-ln Finished Dim[lDim. _ NOTE: 1/4" thick side be inserted panels Cabi,n into the case trirn, making the rough-in the same as the outside trim width, 36". Installation Refrigerator or Freezer...
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Design Information 36" Refrigerators, Freezers Models ZIR36N RH, Refrigerator ZIF36N RH, Freezer ZIR36N LH, Refrigerator ZIF36N LH, Freezer availa61e 36" wide models with handle on left side, the door 36" wide models with handle on right side, the door swings left to right.
,Water line can enter opening through the floor or See installation examples, pages 4 and 5. back wall. The water line should be 1/4" O.D.copper tubing or GE SmartConnect T_' kit between the cold C]eclrclnces: water line and water connection location, long When instalJed into a corner: enough to extend to the front of the refrigeraton Allow 25"...
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Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Refrigerators, Freezers Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim ZIR36N Refrigerator 1/4" thick panels ZIF36N Freezer ,1/4" Panel: Cut panels to size. ,Custom handle with 1/4" door pQnel requires Trim Panels secured to 1/4"thickbacking kits ZKHR1 or ZKHRSS1 for tubular stQinless steel handles.
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Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Refrigerators, Freezers Custom Door Panel Dimensions ZIR36N Refrigerator ZIF36N Freezer Using Trim Kits ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RH 3/4" thick panel with kit supplied handle .The ZKTR36LH (or ZKTR36RH) trim kit provides the installation of 3/4" thick custom door and grille 35 -1/16"...
Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Refrigerotors, Freezers Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim ZIR36N Refrigerator Using Trim Kit ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RH ZIF36N Freezer .The ZKTR36LH (or ZKTR36RH) trim kit installed 3/4" thick panel with custom handle together with a ZKHTR1 custom hQndle kit provides for the instollQtion of 3/4"...
Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Refrigerators, Freezers Side Panel or Filler Options (Not to scale) Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator or freezer will be exposed. 114" Side Panels 112" to 314" Side Panels 23 9/16"1 p 3/4"_ Insert end of...
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2x4 for Anti-Tip support (optional but recommended) , Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinetrg , Custom panel for door and grille panel ,1/4" Copper water line tubing or GE SmartConnecf" Tubing Kit ,1/4-1/4 union with nuts Hardware , Anti-Tip Mounting Brackets Supplied Flooring...
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Installation 36" Refrigerators, Freezers Step 1 Remove Packaging Refrigerator and freezer is much heavier at the top than at the bottom - be careful when moving. When using a hand truck, handle from side only. Le r6frig_rateur est beaucoup plus Iourd en haut qu'en bas.
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Other tgpes of plastic mag crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to gour home. NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing Kits are Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered available...
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Installation 36" Refrigerators Freezers Step 3 Side panels are not required when the refrigerator If gou choose to use 1/4"side panels theg should Install be inserted into the case trim as illustrated Fasten or freezer is installed into an enclosure Skip this Side Panels step if gou are installing...
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• Slip a 1/4" nut and ferrule (provided) over both ends of the copper tubing Insert tube into the union fitting on the unit and tighten nut to union • Turn on the water to check for leaks GE SmartConnect" Tubing: NOTE: Make sure excess tubing length does not •...
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Installation 36" Refrigerators, Freezers Step 8 If you are using a 3/4" thick custom panel, SKIPTHIS Install I/4" STEP. S ee Custom Panel Dimensions pages for panel sizes with ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RHtrim kit and other door panels kits. Refer to trim kit instructions in this booklet. •...
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Installation 36" Refrigerators, Freezers Step 11 Check door alignment. The top of the door should Adjust Door be parallel with the grille panel. If the door appears oorShouldbe Parallel With Grille Panel Alignment to be too high or too low on the handle side, adjustments can be made by turning the hinge.
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ZGC2 Trim Kit Grille Panel Frame Adjustment This kit provides optional side trim pieces for the original grille panel frame to fit 83-1/2" and 84-1/2" installation heights. To change grille panel size: Determine the installation height bU measuring enclosure from the floor to the underside of soffit.
ZKHR1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles Tools and materials required: Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand #2 Phillips screwdriver models. Drill and appropriate bits Custom door panel Custom Handle Safetg glasses...
ZKHR1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles Step 2 Locate i .° handle position 3/4" Min. 1-1/2" Max. Determine the desired location of the custom Slide custom panel into the door trim. handle and mark centerlines of the screw holes. Temporaril U secure the new handle extrusion to the...
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ZKTR36LH/ZKTR36RH Trim Kit 3/4" Custom Ponds Kit Contents Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these This kit provides for the installation of 3/4" thick instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand custom door and grille panels. Handles are included models, and must replace the supplied handles.
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ZKTRB6LH/ZKTRB6RH Trim Kit 3/4" Custom Ponds Step 2 , Attach the new 3/4" trim pieces on the top, hinge Install side and bottom using original screws. 3/4" trim Step 5 , Position support bracket on the back side of the BackSideCustomPanel Apply panel custom...
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ZKTR36LH/ZKTR36RH Trim Kit 3/4" Custom Ponds Step 5 ,, Install new door handle using original screws. Install iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil handles Step 6 ,, For shipping purposes, the top case trim is secured Adjust at the 84" installation height. . Loosen 2 screws on both sides of the case trim grille panel height and raise or lower trim to meet soffit height,...
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ZKTR36LH/ZKTR36RH Trim Kit 3/4" Custom Ponds Step 8 ,, Install four of the six larger undercut screws so that Install the top of the screws ore 1/16" from the surfQce of grille panel the support. . Attach the assembled panel to the grille opening by inserting the four protruding screws into the...
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ZKHTR1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles Kit Contents Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand models. Tools and materials required: , #2 Phillips screwdriver , Drill and appropriate bits , Custom door panel...
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ZKHTR1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles Step 1 Temporarily mount door panel PIQce the prepared 3/4" custom door pQnel on the bottom trim with support brqcket tabs inserted into trim slots. Push the panel back agQinst the steel door, making sure the panel is flush with the hinge side trim.
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ZKHTR1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles Step 4 Mount • assem61ed panel ", ¢I Plqce Qssembled pcmel onto the bottom trim with support bracket tubs inserted into slots. Push the panel buck against the steel door with hQndle extrusion flush to handle side of the door.
ZKHRSS1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these This kit provides for the installation of a Tubular instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand Stainless Steel handle on 1/4" thick decorator door models.
ZKHRSS1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Step 2 • Cut a piece of corrugated to use as a pad to Match protect the panel finish. Use 1/2" thick section handle of plywood to protect flooring when drilling. extrusions •...
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ZKHRSS1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Step 3 . Place a handle standoff onto each attachment post Install along the handle. Position the set screw hole on the standoffs standoff to point to the floor. onto handles .
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ZKHRSS1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Step 4A Install handles and panels Screw StainleCs:Ugatet SP!__ _'_ Extrusi0n Panel • Crimp top and bottom edges of corrugated • Slide panel into the door trim. Leave about 4" •...
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ZKHTRSSl (For 3/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles This kit must be used in combination with ZKTR36RH Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand Contents or ZKTR56LH trim kit. models. NOTE: It is best that 2 people install this kit. This kit provides for the installation of a Tubular...
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ZKHTRSSl (For 3/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Step 1 ,Cut a piece of corrugated to use as a pad to protect Align ExtrusionEven Match Handle With Panel the panel finish. Additional material ma U be Extrusion required to protect flooring when drilling.
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ZUG75 Trim Kit Unified 3/4" Custom Grille Panel This kit provides for the installation of a 3/4" thick Completion Time: Allow approximatel U 3 hours to install this kit. custom grille panel to span the combined width a side b 9 side installation. Use this kit in combination IMPORTANT: 2 People are required to install this kit.
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ZUG75 Trim Kit Unified 3/4" Custom Grille Panel Step 2 Brackets Brackets Install NotRequired Required Beneath a Anti-Tip ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS Soffit Brackets Height These products are heavg at the top and From Floor must be secured to prevent the possibilitg of tipping over.
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ZUG75 Trim Kit Unified 3/4" Custom Grille Panel NOTE: This step can be used Step 4 Secure as an alternative to Step 2, Stud_Cabinet Products Anti-Tip bracket installation, whenever brackets cannot To Sides be used. Whenever possible, perform this step for additional H/Re,r,0erat0r anti-tip securitg.
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ZUG75 Trim Kit Unified 3/4" Custom Grille Panel Step 7 Install Unified Base Cover Place Grille Base Trim Over Cover Hinges • Open doors fully. • Install the double width grille base cover by slipping the notched ends over the hinges. _%%_%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% °o°Co°o°2222_22_=_! , .
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ZUG75 Trim Kit Unified 3/4" Custom Grille Panel Step 9 SlipDustGasket Slip Second Dust IntoTrimOnOneEnd Install Gasket Into Trim Soffit Vent Top Separate the top and hinge side trim pieces bg Reinstall_ removing side screws. Discard top piece, retain screws. Screws / Install one end piece to unified top piece with...
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